High School: Graduated from Ledford High School in Thomasville, N.C…Coached by Shawn Loggins…Ran the 5000 meter in 18:34 his senior year…Part of the all-conference 4x8 team.

Personal: Born April 17, 1995 in Winston Salem, N.C…Son of Jeff and Candace Varner…Has three brothers, Landon (14), Carson (11) and Brayden (6)…Majoring in Exercise Science…Plans on pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist.